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Battle of Franklin (1863)

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When the truth became known—there was no threat to Brentwood—Granger decided to attack Van Dorn, but was surprised to learn that a subordinate had already done so, without orders.
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at Hughes's Ford, behind the Confederate right rear. Stanley attacked and captured Freeman's Tennessee Battery on the Lewisburg Road, but lost it when Brig. Gen.
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counterattacked. This incident in his rear caused Van Dorn to cancel his operations and withdraw to Spring Hill, leaving the Federals in control of the area.
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to the north was under attack, he believed it and sent most of his cavalry northward thinking that Van Dorn was undertaking a diversion.
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Williamson County, Tennessee
Union
United States
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Gordon Granger

Earl Van Dorn

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Vaught's Hill
Brentwood
1st Franklin
Williamson County, Tennessee
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Battle of Franklin
Franklin-Nashville Campaign
Franklin
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